Fairphone 4 vs ZTE Blade V50
The Fairphone 4 (2021) is priced at $449, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 32/100 vs 19/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade V50 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
ZTE Blade V50
- Better camera (49/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $351 vs $449
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 13 points higher (32/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (35/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (35/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | ZTE Blade V50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | — | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 178 g | |
| Price | $449 | $351 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
ZTE Blade V50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Blade V50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $98. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $98.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (49/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (35/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (77/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably better than the Fairphone 4 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the ZTE Blade V50?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the ZTE Blade V50?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the ZTE Blade V50?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.